The International Maritime Organization is currently discussing plans to decarbonize the shipping industry. According to an NGO, however, these could even lead to more emissions in the industry.
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In order to compensate for the loss of Russian pipeline gas, LNG capacities in Europe have been greatly expanded. However, the volume imported has recently fallen significantly. It is likely to rise again this year, but experts expect a further decline in the long term.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
According to a new analysis, most of the parties' election manifestos are very unclear when it comes to financing climate action. Most parties also want to do too little about climate-damaging subsidies.
By Nico Beckert
During the preparations for the COP30 in the Amazon city of Belém, there are concerns about accommodation for the guests and criticism of planned oil production. However, President Lula defends the venue.
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Renewables, wind turbines, nuclear power: For populist parties such as the AfD, it is currently particularly worthwhile spreading misinformation about energy and climate policy. But conservative democratic parties are also using distorted representations in their election campaigns. Experts have tips on how to counter this.
By Alexandra Endres
New Zealand is one of the few countries to present a new climate target on time, but experts criticize accounting tricks. The government points out that it is focusing less on reducing emissions abroad than before – and is putting the brakes on domestic climate action measures.
By Nora Hübchen
Leading CDU/CSU politicians question future funding of the national railway ticket, but are divided over the solutions. The SPD and Greens call for a permanent funding commitment, mainly from the federal government.
By Alexandra Endres
Energy Transfer is suing Greenpeace in the US because the NGO had organized protests against a pipeline. Greenpeace invokes a new EU directive to defend itself. Meanwhile, the lawsuit against Shell is being brought before the Supreme Court in the Netherlands.
By Alexandra Endres
Abolishing the German Building Energy Act and pursuing climate action in the building sector solely through a carbon price would make heating a luxury: This is revealed by a new study by the Öko-Institut and the Paritätischer Gesamtverband.
By Alexandra Endres
Germany's subsidy system for wind and solar power plants needs to be reformed – to comply with EU regulations and to improve the coordination of generation and consumption. Agora Energiewende has now presented a proposal that focuses on Contracts for Difference, which are independent of actual production. The industry is critical of the proposal.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
